Planning and Forecast Analyst

Resource Planning Analyst

Provides a variety of resource planning, load forecasting, and economic analyses to support the work of Central's Corporate Planning and Load Forecasting functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the Senior Load Forecast Analyst on preparation of annual member cooperative load forecasts, coordinates between Load Forecasting, Transmission Planning, and member cooperative engineering staff in preparation of delivery point forecasts.
2. Collaborate with Member Services and Transmission Planning to maintain the Prospective Load Forecast.
3. Collaborate with Senior Load Forecast Analyst to convert the annual member cooperative load forecast into billing determinant forecasts for wholesale power cost projections.
4. Collaborate with Senior Corporate Planner to perform scenario analyses for wholesale power cost projections.
5. Provide analysis of cooperative economic development incentives, providing management with an analytical understanding of whether the programs provide benefit to Members.
6. Provide analytical support for settlements with wholesale supplier
7. Provide analytical support for various corporate planning initiatives.
8. Responsible for preparing and submitting various regulatory and informational filings to government agencies.
9. Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding and experience with managing and analyzing large data sets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical thinking, mathematical, and problem-solving skills are necessary.
• A commitment to provide accurate analyses with a strong attention to detail
• Strong internal drive for excellence and service orientation are needed.

Education and Work Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience in electric utility operations or planning preferred but not required

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc